Mavs rotation

[Chicagojk]

That's one of the things I'm looking for. I don't know if it was injuries, the aftereffects of Covid, or overuse, but I want the old version of Maxi back, but let's keep the 41% 3pt shooting.

Maxi as a good defender, playing 20-25 mpg with 41% from three makes us a better team.

He is a valuable role player, for sure.   I agree the 20-25 minutes is probably best for him.  I think ideally I would prefer him off the bench.   Although a guy who may finish several games.

I do think both him and Powell are going to be interesting trade targets next offseason.  Powell has only 6 million guaranteed and I believe Maxi is not guaranteed.   Would those two plus draft picks get you in a John Collins type deal?   Would that even be a direction the Mavs look at?  While the Mavs lack the clear cut young prospect, they do have several good contracts that could interest some teams if they included future picks.   i guess what I am saying, I think the team is setting themselves up for a Drue Holiday type trade if one came available.   I wouldn't expect that type of trade this year though.